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Build your own Dolly / Jib Arm (instructional video inside)

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Tex.
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So i've had more then a few conversations with people that have wanted to build a dolly and/or jib arm so i figured i would post a video so that anyone wondering how they might be able to do this would get some insight.

Dolly
Its actually a pretty simple process, and fairly cheap too.  The dolly only cost me 36 dollars to build but i bought all brand new skateboard wheels off ebay.  Thanks to the ns member that was so kind to ship me 70 bearings to put in them. (i won't reveal his name so he doesn't get a lot of pm's from kids who want free bearings.)

Jib Arm
This is a bit more difficult and a bit more costly, but if you're mechanical whatsoever you can probably do it. 


download the video i made here, it doesn't go into huge detail, but like i said it's pretty easy.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1QXKJJ1K

i will ask the mods to please not move this thread to another forum because not as many people would see it probably...

Sep 26 2008 11:40PM
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Tex.
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this shit took forever to process but here's a youtube version.

Sep 27 2008 1:07AM
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Skibumsmith
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That looks awesome. I really want to get into filming but I don't have the money for a camera. Filming skiers with that stuff looks really fun. You could get some great shots.
Sep 27 2008 2:01AM
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ghosfacekilla
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Word thanks alot that gives me something to do tomorrow. +karma
Sep 27 2008 2:23AM
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peacecoastskier
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thats so Ill!!
Sep 27 2008 2:36AM
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skithe49th
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yo thanks man helps alot
Sep 27 2008 3:48AM
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sktrkdo7
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sweet video man. nice job on the jib arm too
Sep 27 2008 10:27AM
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KSdesign
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that was sweet! that'll be next summers project.
Sep 27 2008 11:08AM
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Robby.
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thats sick +++++karma
Sep 27 2008 1:38PM
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sirskizalot
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wow you did a great job on those
Sep 27 2008 1:57PM
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poofartpee
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very very dope
goin to have to try that stuff out...but how easy is it to dissasemble and to transport the crane eh?
Sep 27 2008 2:38PM
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Tex.
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its very easy.. thats why i suggest using 2 pieces of box tubing, because unless you have a truck (which i dont) then you need to be able to break it down into pretty small pieces..
Sep 27 2008 2:54PM
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kevinsteen
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Yeah Tex awesome instructional vid.
Sep 27 2008 3:23PM
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Heath.
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Haha such a great video. You're dolly is HUGE though, like whoa.
Sep 27 2008 3:25PM
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ScooterLapooter
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sick vid...but why did u make your dolly so huge, takes up a lot of space. And for those that want to go out and build one...stept and i just built a dolly and you can get by with 8 skateboard wheels which will save you a decent ammount of money when building it.
Sep 27 2008 5:32PM
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Tex.
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i made the dolly that big so the platform is big enough to fit the jib arm so i could get dolly/jib arm shots..

Click for larger image
Sep 27 2008 6:04PM
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Smcelligott
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around how much was it to build the jib arm in all? just wondering around how much. thanks and great job baud
Sep 27 2008 6:10PM
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Silence
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I can only imagine how good that shot could look
Sep 27 2008 6:13PM
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ScooterLapooter
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http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/videos/1222560672Dolly_Shots.mov

video i made with a dolly
Sep 27 2008 8:20PM
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uni-corn
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Hehehe




And that is gonna make some sick shots man. Glad to see it all worked out for you!
Sep 27 2008 8:27PM
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Tex.
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there's tons of ways to cut corners on cost.. you can find recycled steel or make the weights to balance your jib, pretty much anything you could think of really..

when i bought the tripod i paid 50 bucks for it
everything else probably cost around 50 bucks but i bought pretty much everything that you see that makes up the jib.. and you'd be suprised how much little fittings and bolts add up..

the jib arm cost around 100ish..
and the dolly cost around 35ish..
Sep 27 2008 8:44PM
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Federation
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my threads
May 12 2009 10:19AM
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Blandct
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nice work dude
May 12 2009 10:37AM
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KellyK
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my threads

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